A man charged with a double murder appeared before Tallaght District Court yesterday.
Mr Mark Desmond (25), formerly of Lally Road, Ballyfermot, now of no fixed address, was charged with the murders of Mr Patrick Murray and Mr Darren Carey last New Year's Eve at a stretch of canal near Celbridge.
The accused refused to reply when asked his name by Judge James McDonnell. The judge wished to establish the identity of the accused and whether he required legal aid. When no response was forthcoming, Judge McDonnell said he could not continue. The accused was remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison until next Wednesday when he will appear at Kilmainham District Court.